Manchester run of Dolly Parton musical plagued by homophobic abuse from audience, actor reveals
The Manchester run of a Dolly Parton musical was plagued by homophobic abuse by audience members, one of its lead actors has revealed.
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Abu Dhabi Open apologises to Russia's Kasatkina after Spain flag error
The Abu Dhabi Open has apologised to Russian world number 11 Daria Kasatkina for an administrative mistake that listed her as a player from Spain at the tournament's draw ceremony on Sunday and sparked speculation that she had switched her nationality.
SPFL referee announces shock retirement as he sounds 'final full-time whistle' on 18 year career
An SPFL referee has announced his shock retirement from the game after 18 years as an official.
Former Premier League referee Coote hid sexuality over abuse fears
Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says he hid his sexuality over fears of the abuse he would receive for being gay, apologising for the actions that led to his sacking.
David Coote comes out as gay as sacked Premier League referee admits hiding his sexuality led to 'really poor choices'
Sacked Premier League referee David Coote has come out as gay and says his lifelong struggle to hide his sexuality was a factor behind losing his job.
Referee Coote sorry for actions that brought sacking, comes out as gay
Former Premier League referee David Coote has apologised for the actions that led to his sacking last month by English soccer's referees' body PGMOL, saying that the pressure of the job and fear of abuse due to his sexuality triggered his behaviour.
Bernard Phelan recounts harrowing experiences as state hostage in Iran
Of the many horrifying accounts from his incarceration as a state hostage in Iran, Bernard Phelan recalls the helpless nighttime cries of men due to be hanged in the morning.
As paramedics treated a man in a car crash, a spotlight was shone on a need for change
In 1986, two ambulance workers in Oldham were embroiled in a so-called ‘Aids scare’ after treating a man involved in a car crash.